Online Plus Edition Friday, August 13, 2004
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DEATH NOTICESBy Julio Chuy Staff writer
AUBERTIN -- Of Salem, Aug. 11, George A. Aubertin, 81, devoted husband of the late Grace (LeBlanc) Aubertin; son of the late George and Clara (Mercier) Aubertin; father of Rene Jude Aubertin and his companion Kathy Lobao and Marc George Aubertin and his partner Michael Kleinschmidt. Funeral Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Salem. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours today, Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to College Scholarship Fund of A.A.R.P., Salem Chapter 2454, P.O. Box 4572, Salem, MA 01970-0902, the Richelieu Club, c/o Roland Pelletier, 22 Piedmonte St., Salem, MA 01970 or the Salem Council on Aging, 5 Broad St., Salem, MA 01970. For more information, call (978) 744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com. (8/13) DERBA -- Of Salem, formerly of Peabody, Theresa C. (Tobin) Derba, age 73, wife of the late James J. Derba; daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Fitzgerald) Tobin; mother of James J. Derba and Michelle Travis. Funeral Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North Street), Salem, to be followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Adelaide’s Church, Peabody. Visiting hours Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Peabody. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (8/13) GIAKOUMIS -- Of Lynn, Aug. 11, Theodora (Papanicolau), 85. Wife of the late Theodore Giakoumis; mother of Myra Armstrong of Florida, Elaine Merrill of New Hampshire, Dean Giakoumis of North Reading, Frank Giakoumis of Lynn and the late Carole Olivera. Sister of the late George and Peter Pappas and Cleo Lewis. Leaves 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral from Solimine Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn Monday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn at 10 a.m. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For directions and guest book, visit www.solimine.com. (8/13) PLEASE RUN WITH FLAG HAYES -- Of Beverly, Aug. 11, 2004, Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81, husband of Dorothy M. (Majeski) Hayes. Father of Paul M. Hayes Jr. and his wife Jessica of Beverly. Brother of Richard J. Hayes and his wife Dorothy of Revere and Eileen Perrotti and her husband Carmen of Florida. Grandfather of Michael and Ryan Hayes, and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be from the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly, Monday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Beverly at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. (8/13) flag with kefalas KEFALAS - Of Peabody, Peter Kefalas, 78, formerly of Lynn, Aug. 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Demetria (Kooshkalis) Kefalas, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Loving father of Gail Goodman and her husband Gary and Linda Kefalas of Lynn; Nick and his wife Diane of Billerica and Stephen and his wife Robyn of Wenham. Dear brother of James, Esther Agganis and her husband Louis, and Delma Mamos and her husband Nick, all of Lynn and the late Arthur Kefalas. Brother-in-law of Kay Kefalas of Florida. Cherished grandfather of six and one great-grandchild. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Vazza's Lynn Funeral Home, 311 Western Ave. (Route 107), Lynn, today (Friday) at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service in St. Vasilios Church, Peabody at 10 a.m. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy veteran, World War II. Late member of Saugus Italian Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 240 and Franco-American Club Post 161. Former employee of West Lynn Creamery. For guestbook and directions, vazzafunerals.com. (8/11) McNEILL -- Of Greensboro, N.C., and Salem, Robert P., 64, McNeill, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Saint James Church, Federal Street, Salem. (8/12, 8/13) RODERICK -- In Peabody, Aug. 12, Olen A. Roderick, 84, formerly of Salem. Son of the late Olen and Bertha Roderick. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday in Central Cemetery, Hale St., Beverly at 10 a.m. There are no visiting hours. Arrangements by the Lee, Moody and Russell Funeral Home, 9 Dane St., Beverly. (8/13) SHULAYKO -- Of Ipswich, Jean L., Aug. 12, aunt of Marlene Kelley, Patricia Achramowicz, Georgia Lewis, Stanley Hludzinski, Stephen Achramowicz and Keith Achramowicz. Her funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 8 a.m. from the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Church, Linebrook Rd., Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. There are no visiting hours. Interment in the Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. (8/13) SPAGNUOLO -- Of Swampscott, Aug. 11, Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi), age 72. Wife of the late Louis F. "Larry" Spagnuolo; mother of Julie Lanzi and Edward Spagnuolo, both of Swampscott and Lois Spagnuolo of Lynn; sister of Helen DeLuca and Jean Haberek, both of Lynn and the late Donald Alfred and Jerry Barbuzzi; cousin of Federico Casarano of Lynn; leaves six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from Solimine Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn, Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Lynn at 11 a.m. Burial in Swampscott Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Directions and guest book at www.solimine.com. (8/13) TOOMEY - Catherine T. (Murray), of Brighton, Aug. 10, 2004, beloved wife of the late Edmund L. Toomey. Mother of Mary (Toomey) and her husband Robert Chalifour of Marblehead. Sister-in-law of Gert Toomey of West Roxbury. Grandmother of Tyler, Susan, Marc, and Jeffrey Chalifour. Great-grandmother of Joshua Chalifour. Funeral from the Sullivan Funeral Home, 35 Henshaw St. (opposite St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and behind police station), Brighton, Saturday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Presentation Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours are Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Our Lady of the Presentation Grammar School, c/o Sr. Mary Duke SND, 12 Tip Top St., Brighton, MA 02135 would be appreciated. Funeral home is accessible to all. (8/12, 8/13)
OBITUARIESBy Julio Chuy Staff write Peter Kefalas, 78 PEABODY - Peter Kefalas, 78, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004. Born in Lynn, he was the son of Nicholas and Angela (Saradides) Kefalas. He was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Mr. Kefalas served as a first class seaman in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he was employed as a milkman for West Lynn Creamery. He is survived by his wife, Demetria (Kooshkalis) Kefalas; two daughters, Gail Goodman and Linda Kefalas of Lynn; two sons, Nick of Billerica and Stephen of Wenham; a brother, James, and two sisters, Esther Agganis and Delma Mamos, all of Lynn; a sister-in-law, Kay Kefalas of Florida; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_SPAGNUOLO Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi) Spagnuolo, 72 SWAMPSCOTT -- Theresa Olga (Barbuzzi) Spagnuolo, 72, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of the late Louis "Larry" Spagnuolo. Born in Lynn, Feb. 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Lapomo) Barbuzzi. She grew up in Lynn and had lived in Swampscott since 1958. Mrs. Spagnuolo was an owner and cook at the former Napoli Pizza in Summer Street, Lynn. Previously, she had worked in Central Service at Lynn Hospital and was a former cashier at the Stop & Shop in Lynn. She enjoyed Bingo at the Moose Lodge in Salem. She was also a volunteer at the Swampscott Senior Center. She enjoyed baby-sitting for her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Julie Lanzi of Swampscott and Lois Spagnuolo of Lynn; a son, Edward Spagnuolo of Swampscott; two sisters, Helen DeLuca and Jean Haberek, both of Lynn; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a cousin, Federico Casarano of Lynn and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Donald, Alfred and Jerry Barbuzzi. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_DERBA Theresa C. (Tobin) Derba, 73 Salem -- Theresa C. "Teri" (Tobin) Derba, 73, formerly of Peabody, died early Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 following a long illness. She was the wife of the late James Derba Jr. Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late John and Anastasia (Fitzgerald) Tobin. Mrs. Derba attended the Immaculate Conception Grammar School in Malden and St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing Training School in Dorchester. She was employed in many hospitals as a registered nurse, including the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston City Hospital. An accomplished artist, she enjoyed writing and painting and while living in Swampscott, Mrs. Derba became a member of the Swampscott Arts Association. She had also been a member of the Danvers Arts Association. She also enjoyed music. She is survived by a son James Derba of the North Shore; a daughter, Michelle Travis of Barrington, R.I.; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Lucas Travis, all of Barrington, R.I., and several nieces and nephews. Robert F. Craig, 74 BEVERLY -- Robert F. Craig, 74, of Albany Circle, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004 in Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor (McLaughlin) Craig, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Salem, Aug. 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Jondro) Craig. He was a graduate of both Salem High School, class of 1946, and Merrimack College. He lived in Beverly for the past 52 years. Mr. Craig was employed as a supervisor for the Boston Gas Co. for 37 years before retiring in 1988. He was an avid golfer and gardener and enjoyed wintering in Fort Myers, Fla. for the past 16 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his twin daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Paul Jensen of Westford and Maureen and James Palermo of Andover; four grandchildren, Paul Jensen Jr., and Kristen Jensen, both of Westford and Jennifer and Michael Palermo, both of Andover; two sisters, Eleanor Meaney of North Andover and Helen and her husband, Ralph Beach, of Stuart, Fla.; a sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Patricia and Daniel Parent of Sun City, Fla., and Theodore Kuszma of Topsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George Craig; and three sisters, Caroline Call, Dorothy Sullivan and June Bevens. Filomeno Cipollone, 72 LARGO, Fla. -- Filomeno "Bob" Cipollone, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. Born in Salem, Mass., Mr. Cipollone moved from Bradford, Mass., to Largo in 1998. Mr. Cipollone served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While living in Massachusetts, he was employed as a civil engineer for the Massachusetts Highway Department and also was the co-owner of Time Machine in Tewksbury. He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo. He is survived by his wife, Charlene, with whom he shared 24 years; sons, Lawrence Cipollone of Burke, Vt., Robert Cipollone of Boston, Mass.; daughters, Lauren Gonzalez of Largo, Elaine Tennant of Kansas City, Mo., and 10 grandchildren. Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81 BEVERLY -- Paul Martin Hayes Sr., 81, died Wednesday Aug. 11, 2004 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Conn. He was the husband of Dorothy (Majeski) Hayes, with whom he spent 52 years of marriage. Born in Plymouth. He was the son of the late Martin and Stella (Devine) Hayes. Mr. Hayes was an honorably discharged veteran. He served during World War II as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard and during the Korea War in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the USS Harveson DE 316 Group. He attended the group's annual reunion. Mr. Hayes enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Paul Hayes Jr. and his wife Jessica of Beverly; a brother, Richard Hayes and his wife Dorothy of Revere; a sister, Eileen Perrotti and her husband Carmen of Florida; two grandsons, Michael and Ryan Hayes and many nieces and nephews. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_BARONI Ernest Lawrence Baroni Jr., 65 MIDDLETOWN, Conn. -- Ernest Lawrence "Ernie" Baroni Jr., 65, of Middletown and Beverly, Mass., died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at home in Beverly. He was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian Baroni. Born in Middletown, July 28, 1939, Mr. Baroni Jr., served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 1963. He is survived by two daughters, Tamara Lee Harley of Portland and Allison Elizabeth Baroni of East Dorset, Vt.; a son, Ernest Lawrence Baroni III of Boston; a sister, Beverly Watral of Higganum; and his companion, Karen Shea of Beverly. photo 040812_SN_OBIT_GIAKOUMIS Theodora (Papanicolau) Giakoumis, 85 LYNN -- Theodora (Papanicolau) Giakoumis, 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 in her home, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Theodore Giakoumis and the daughter of the late Meletios and Kaliroi (Panagopoulos) Papanicolau. Born and raised in Lynn, she lived in Lynn all her life. She was educated in Lynn schools. She worked as a cook at KinderCare in Salem for more than 20 years. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting and baking. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Giakoumis is survived by two daughters, Myra Armstrong of Oakland Park, Fla., and Elaine Merrill of Pittsfield, N.H.; two sons Dean Giakoumis of North Reading and Frank Giakoumis of Lynn; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Carole Olivera and the sister of the late George and Peter Pappas and Cleo Lewis. George A. Aubertin, 81 SALEM -- George A. Aubertin, 81, husband of the late Grace (LeBlanc) Aubertin of Salem died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004 at home following a brief battle with cancer. Born and educated in Lawrence, he was the son of the late George and Clara (Mercier) Aubertin. Mr. Aubertin received his degree in Industrial Chemistry from Franklin Technical Institute. In 1943, he began a 41 year career at General Electric Company. During his career, Mr. Aubertin’s projects included developing the first jet engine used during World War II and also working on the engineering team that developed the fuel cell for the Gemini Space Program. Jan. 1, 1984 he retired from General Electric as a member of the Quarter Century Club. For many years he owned and operated "At the Beach with Uncle George" in Seabrook, N.H. He and his late wife were one of the first couples to marry in St. Joseph’s Church, Salem in 1950. He was a lifetime member and founder of the Salem Richelieu Club and served as the first president in 1965. A former member of the Salem Jaycees, in 1967, he was recognized by Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing for the implementation of Operation Change Plate. He was a founding member and first president of the A.A.R.P. Salem Chapter 2454. He was also a "Silver Hair" legislator. From 1975 to 1998, he was a member the Salem Housing Authority and had served as both chairman and treasurer. Mr. Aubertin was also a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Veragua Council 76 and a Fourth Degree Member of the Fr. Gabrielle Druillette Assembly. He enjoyed people, cars and travel. During the winter for many years he would travel to Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii. Mr. Aubertin is survived by two sons Rene Jude Aubertin and his companion Kathy Lobao of Salem and Marc George Aubertin and his partner Michael Kleinschmidt of Boston; a sister-in-law, Teresa Gray of Danvers and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Clara Tessier. Olen A. Roderick, 84 PEABODY -- Olen A. Roderick, 84, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Olen and Bertha Roderick. He was a former longtime resident of Salem. Mr. Roderick is survived by no immediate family. Barbara Cormier, 101 SALEM -- Barbara Cormier, 101, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at the Lafayette Convalescent Home in Marblehead. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Richard) Cormier. At the age of 10, she and her family moved to Salem, where she eventually worked as a spinner for the former Pequot Mills. When the mills closed, she began working as a nurse's aide and homemaker for the Bertram House in Salem. She later worked for the former Couillard Nursing Home of Salem and retired in 1972. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish and the Salem Council on Aging. Miss Cormier is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by five sisters, Amanda Goyette, Helene Cormier, Lea Talbot, Jeanne Caron and Phyllis Devoe and a brother, Oliver Cormier. Jean L. Shulayko IPSWICH -- Jean L. Shulayko, lifelong Ipswich resident, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004 in the Caldwell Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness. Born in Ipswich, she was the daughter of John and Ludwika (Lopata) Szulejko and stepdaughter of the late Stephen Achramowicz. She was a graduate of Ipswich public schools and the Burdett College, formerly in Lynn. For many years, she was employed at General Electric in Lynn and later for many years, at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles where she worked as a stenographer. She is survived by three nieces, Marlene Kelley and her husband, David of Safety Harbor, Fla., Patricia Achramowicz of Los Angeles, Calif., Georgia Lewis and her husband, Ralph of Papillon, Neb.; three nephews, Stanley Hludzinski of Phoenix, Ariz., Stephen Achramowicz and his wife, Susan of Alberquere, N.M., Keith Achramowicz and his wife, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Hludzinski and Walter Achramowicz; stepsister to the late Anna Brady, John Achramowicz and Stephen Achramowicz Jr.
Ipswich shuttle would have several benefits
To the Editor: There is a proposal to run a shuttle bus service from the Ipswich train station to the Crane Estate with stops at local cultural sites such as the Ipswich and Essex historical museums as well as the Cogswell Grant Homestead. This service will benefit the local cultural establishments which matter to a community's local quality of life. With an altruistic note, public transit is a blessing to the aged and handicapped. What's more, it enables visitors coming by rail to share our historic cultural points of interest - and without cars at that. Besides this program, mostly federally funded community transportation projects will cost very little. This program is endorsed by the Essex chapter of the Sierra Club as one more step in keeping Essex County green. Frank Camarda Ipswich
Salem linked to famous poetBy Alan Burke Staff writer
SALEM -- Two New England towns claim Anne Bradstreet, the first American poet, as their own. Neither one is Salem. Yet, thanks to Bradstreet, Salem has been named a National Poetry Landmark by the American Academy of Poets. The academy cited the presence of husband Simon Bradstreet's grave at the old burial yard on Salem's Charter Street as the reason for picking the Witch City. "The only thing you could visit is her husband's grave," says the academy's Robin Beth Schaer. No one knows where Anne is buried because women in that era weren't given headstones. Many, including Bradstreet descendants, believe Anne was laid to rest alongside her husband, the former governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. None of this has left Ipswich and North Andover very happy. The Bradstreets arrived in Salem from England in 1630 -- Anne was 18 -- aboard the Arbella, the ship that also carried Puritan leader John Winthrop. But they quickly established themselves in Ipswich before moving, years later, to North Andover, then called Andover. "Ipswich and North Andover fight over her," says former Ipswich Historical Society President Stephanie Gaskins. "But I've never heard of Salem being involved before." Lauren Towler of the North Andover Historical Society not only insists that Bradstreet is likely buried in North Andover, but that it is extremely unlikely she was buried in Salem. "She has no ties there. .... She died here and we know she was buried three days after she died," she says. Furthermore, Towler said Simon Bradstreet was probably buried with his second wife (Anne died before he did). What's more, his own whereabouts is not as certain as might be supposed. "His stone was found buried upside down in that cemetery," she says, with many headstones later rearranged. "No one knows where he's really buried in there." Because Anne's fame has spread in recent years, tourists often come to North Andover, seeking something of her. "They want to commune with her," Towler says. "They go into the cemetery and say, 'I can feel her.'" But her presence in the cemetery is, at best, a good guess. "We put up a dummy stone," says Towler. "It's a monument. But it looks like a headstone." No real landmark The American Academy of Poets in New York, established in 1934 to promote poetry and poets, is designating 31 poetry landmarks around the country, throughout August. That includes sites like Emily Dickinson's home in Amherst and the Poet's Corner at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York. All of the landmarks will be celebrated on the Academy's Web site -- poets.org -- with Bradstreet coming last, on Aug. 31, precisely because her landmark is so unique. In fact, she never really left a landmark, the academy's Schaer agrees. "Her house burned down," she says. That fire at her Andover home was the focus of one of her most famous poems, "Upon the Burning of Our House," where her most prized possessions are swept away in the summer of 1666. Typically, her poems dwelt on the joys and sorrows of everyday life, trials that could only be soothed by invoking God. "She's appealing to students," says Salem State College professor and author Nancy Shultz, "because she wrote passionate love poems to her husband. They're surprised to hear this kind of poetry come from a Puritan women." But even Schultz is hard-pressed to find a Salem connection for Anne Bradstreet. "I never thought of her as a Salem poet," she says. Towler thinks the academy chose Salem because it's better known than North Andover. Yet,she isn't particularly upset about all this. In fact, almost everyone agrees that the important thing is to celebrate Bradstreet's timeless poems. She might not be as well known as Emily Dickinson or Nathaniel Hawthorne or Walt Whitman. But she predated each. And that's also why she's special, says Schaer, a poet herself. "She is the mother of us all," she says.
Sports briefs
Baseball Gallant tourney results: Lynn opened up the Gallant Little League Tournament with a 6-2 win over Beverly last night at Salem's Forest River Park. Lynn scored four runs in the eighth to win it, keyed by a three-run homer by Cory Burt. Justin Sharkey (7 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 hits allowed) got the win and Brian Maynard picked up the save as he came on in the eighth and allowed one hit while striking out three. Josh Atherton collected two hits for Beverly, which is still alive in the double elimination tourney. Ryan Mahan, Austin Butler and Steve Dubois also had hits for Beverly. Mahan took the loss on the mound. In the nightcap, Salem downed Swampscott, 10-3, sparked by a five-run uprising in the fifth inning and a four-run spurt in the sixth. Manny Brea went the distance on the mound for Salem, giving up just one hit and two earned runs while striking out 15 and walking eight. Brea was also an offensive standout with a three-run homer and five RBI. Doug Garabedian had a double for Salem, as did Wesley Koen. Scott Kugel added a triple and Jesse Valerio had a single. Bo Shannon had the only hit for Swampscott, a single in the second. Jake Donahue was the losing pitcher. The tourney resumes tonight with Peabody taking on Gloucester (5:30 p.m.) and Marblehead going against Danvers (7:30 p.m.). Hockey Viking Hockey School revises schedule: The Viking Hockey School at Salem State College has announced a revised schedule. The camp will run from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 at the following times: Mite/Squirt, 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.; PeeWee/Bantam, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Midget/High School, 6:30 p.m. to to 8:20 p.m.. All sessions are $150. For more information, call (978) 542-6575. ... Cape Ann Hockey School: Two-week session will run August 16-27 at Peabody skating rink and will feature camps for players in mites, squirts, pee wees and bantams. Please call the rink at (978)535-2110 or director Bob Driscoll at (978) 531-6779. Basketball Salem State College Hoop Dreams Girls Basketball Camp: Salem State College women's basketball coach Tim Shea is directing Hoop Dreams, a preseason basketball camp for girls ages 9-18. The camp consists of six two-hour Sunday morning sessions from 9:00-11:00 a.m. beginning on Sunday, September 12 at Salem State. Shea, Charlie Maihos and Paul Enfanto will headline the camp and Enrollment is limited. For an application, please call (978) 542-6517 or (978) 542-7260. ... North Shore Board of Officials: Anyone interested in becoming a member of the North Shore Board of Officials for basketball can contact Chairperson Minnie Dakos at (978) 532-0665. Athletic meeting Beverly High School/Middle School Fall Athletic Meeting: There will be a mandatory informational meeting for all athletes and their parents interested in playing a fall sport at Beverly High School on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Beverly High School auditorium. Middle School cross country parents and their children are also required to attend. Tennis Tennis North fall registration: Entry deadline for the fall season at Tennis North in Swampscott is September 10. Call (781) 599-5634 for more information. Track 10th Annual Crane's Beach Sand Stride 5K: The 10th Annual Crane's Beach Sand Strike 5K will be tomorrow night at 6:15 p.m. beginning at the Crane's Beach Refreshment Stand. Post entry is $15 with the proceeds benefitting the boys and girls track program at Ipswich High School. For more information call (603) 382-8958. Baseball Salem Baseball Clinic: The Salem Baseball Clinic will be held on Aug. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Palmer Cove in Salem. The clinic, run by the Salem High School coaching staff along with Salem State coaches, is open to players 13-17. The cost is $20. For more information call Salem High head coach Mike Ward at (978) 740-3730. ... North Shore Fall Baseball League: Extra Innings in Middleton is now accepting registrations for the North Shore Fall Baseball League. Individuals or teams, ages 8-18, may register to play. For more information call (978) 762-0668. Fund Raisers Peabody Police vs. North Shore Old Timers: The Peabody Police will play a group of North Shore Old Timers in the 48th Annual Labor Day Baseball Game to benefit the Jimmy Fund on Monday, Sept. 6 at Emerson Park. The North Shore Old Timers will feature former Major League Baseball pitcher John Tudor and former Boston Bruins goalie Reggie Lemelin among others. The day will begin with a Kids Clinic from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for players ages 8-12 with sign-ups beginning at 8 a.m. Donations can be made to the Jimmy Fund and all clinic participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The game will begin at 10 a.m. with raffles being held for autographed memorabilia and gift certificates for local restaurants. For more information contact Sgt. Rich Girolimon at (978) 538-6323. ... Swampscott American Legion fundraiser: The Swampscott American Legion baseball team will be holding a fundraising cruise on Horizon's Edge Casino Cruises on Thursday, Aug. 26. The ship leaves at 6:30 p.m. from 76 Marine Blvd. in Lynn. Tickets are $25, not including a $3 federal tax which must be paid prior to boarding. The Swampscott Mariners completed their season with a record of 21-3 and advanced to the state finals in Greenfield, Mass., where they finished sixth in the state. The team is attempting to raise money to defray the cost of participating in that tournament. For more information call either Paul Halloran at (617) 872-0384 or Jeff Newhall at (781)727-7623. Basketball Basketball Skills and Drills at Salem State College: Salem State men's basketball coach Sean Doherty is directing a six session pre-season basketball program for boys begining Sunday, September 12. The sessions run from 11:30-1:30 p.m. and consist of intense training in those skills and drills chosen by the player after consultation with the Salem State coaching staff. Enrollment is limited and there will be a player/coach ratio of 6 to 1. For an application call (978) 542-6564 or (978) 542-7260. Coaching vacancies Salem State College has openings: Salem State College is looking for head coaches in men's tennis and softball. Anyone interested should send a resume to athletic director Tim Shea by faxing him at (978) 542-2926, or by calling the athletic department at (978) 542-7260. ... Danvers High posts openings: Danvers High has several openings heading into the school year. The school is looking for a middle school field hockey coach for the fall season and needs coaches for girls indoor track and ice hockey cheering for the winter season. The spring season vacancies are for jayvee softball, freshman softball, jayvee boys lacrosse, freshman boys lacrosse and middle school track. Hall of Fame Salem High Hall of Fame nominations: Salem High Hall of Fame nomination forms for the 2004 inductions can be picked up at the high school athletic office from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 31. Golf Danvers High Alumni Tournament: The Danvers High School Hockey Alumni Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 16 at Far Corner Golf Course in Boxford. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Donation is $100 per player. Proceeds benefit annual DHS scholarships for a graduating hockey player and cheerleader. For more information, contact David Deluca (978-774-6671), Paul Munzing (978-774-2566) or Gary Munzing (978-922-9516). ... 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship: The 2004 North Shore Amateur Championship will be held on Aug. 24-25 at Far Corner Golf Course in West Boxford, MA. There will be two qualifiers from each club and the entry fee is $45 per person. Anyone interested should send entries to William Flynn, P.O. Box 429, Danvers, MA, 01923. Entries close Aug. 14 and must be made through your PGA Golf Professional. ... Johnson Jr. Open at Beverly G & T: The Johnson Jr. Open has been moved to Tuesday, August 17th at Beverly Golf and Tennis. The tournament is open to golfers ages 8-15 and the entry fee is $5 and includes greens fees and lunch. Registration will conclude Sunday, August 15 and you may call the pro shop at (978) 922-9072 ext. 111 to sign up. ... Ouimet Golf Marathon: Dick Duggan of The Meadows at Peabody played 175 holes, riding the first 100 and walking the remainder, at the 2004 Ouimet Golf Marathon yesterday at Stow Acres Country Club while Mike Zmetrovich of Marblehead finished with the lowest amateur gross score, 9-under through 100 holes of golf. Kernwood's Ron Northrup played 125 holes while George Demerrit and Greg DeMayo of Salem CC combined for 110 holes. Rugby North Shore Rugby Club looking for players: The North Shore Rugby Club is looking for new players to join the team this fall. Players are needed for both the male and female teams, and no experience is required. Call (781) 771-1127 or visit www.NSRFC.com for more information. Fall practices Beverly High fall practice schedule: The Beverly High fall practice schedule is as follows: Varsity football, Aug. 23 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; freshman football, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., fieldhouse; girls tennis, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m., Beverly High tennis courts; golf, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m., fieldhouse; cross country, Aug. 30 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; field hockey and girls soccer, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m., fieldhouse; and boys soccer, Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., fieldhouse. All student-athletes must have a physical examination. Any questions should be directed to the athletic office at (978) 921-6141. Danvers High fall practice schedule: The Danvers High School practice schedule for fall sports will be held as follows: Cheerleading, Thursday, Aug. 26 (8:30 a.m.); cross country, Aug. 26 (8:00 a.m.); field hockey, Monday, Aug. 30 (8:30 a.m.); football, Wednesday, Aug. 25 (9 a.m. for seniors, juniors and sophomores and 10:30 a.m. for freshmen); golf, Aug. 26 (6 a.m.) at Far Corner in Boxford; boys soccer, Aug. 30 (6:45 a.m.); girls soccer, Aug. 30 (8:30 a.m.); and girls tennis, Aug. 30 (9 a.m.). All student-athletes must have a physical examination annually to participate in sports. All proper physical forms, permission forms and activity fees must be brought to the Athletic Department during the two weeks prior to the first day of practice or tryouts. Coaches will not collect these forms and fees and no student will be allowed to participate in any school sport or receive equipment or uniform until obligations are cleared from the Athletic Department. Any questions can directed to the Athletic Office at 978-774-7133. ... Marblehead High School tryouts and practice schedule: There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse with District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, Principal Marilyn Hurwitz, and Athletic Director Rod Pickard. All coaches, athletes and parents are expected to attend. The tryout schedule is as follows: Boys/Girls Cross Country: Monday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. at the high school field. Football Cheerleaders: Monday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open clinic in the fieldhouse. Football: Monday, Aug. 23, meet at 2 p.m. and non-contact practice from 5 to 7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at the middle school field. Boys Soccer: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at the middle school lower field. Field Hockey: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seaside Park. Girls Tennis: Thursday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. for freshmen and sophomores and 4 to 6 p.m. for juniors and seniors. Golf: Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 8 to 9 a.m. for a meeting in the high school cafeteria. ... Ipswich preseason meetings: The following is a list of preseason meetings for all of Ipswich High School's fall sports: Football - Aug. 9, seniors and juniors from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and sophomores and freshman from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ipswich Gym for equipment issuing Cheerleading - Aug. 24, 9 a.m. in Middle School Gym Golf - Aug. 24, 1 p.m. at high school cafeteria Boys Soccer - Aug. 25, 6 p.m. at Mile Lane Girls Soccer - Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m. at Mile Lane. Field Hockey - Aug. 25, 5 p.m. at Bialek Park; Cross Country - Aug. 26, 11 a.m. in room B229 at Ipswich High No student/athlete will be allowed to participate until the school has received a valid physical examination which has been completed within the last 13 months. For more information contact Tom Gallagher at (978) 356-3137. ... Bishop Fenwick first day of practice dates: All fall athletes at Bishop Fenwick High School are asked to bring a copy of an updated physical exam to the first day of their team's fall practices and report behind the locker rooms at Fenwick. First day of fall practices, by sports, is as follows: Monday, Aug. 23: Football, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12. Friday, Aug. 27: Girls soccer, 8 a.m. for grades 10-12; Boys soccer, 3 p.m. for grades 10-12; Field hockey, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Volleyball, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12; Football Cheerleading, 9 a.m. for grades 10-12. Monday, Aug. 30: Cross country, 4:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. ... Peabody High fall tryouts: All athletes must have a valid physical, academic eligibility check and signed parental permission form to participate in Peabody High fall tryouts. The tryouts will be held on the following dates: Football - Aug. 23, 8 a.m. at the high school; Boys Soccer - Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at Kennedy; Girls Soccer - Aug. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kennedy; Volleyball - Aug. 26, 9 a.m. at the high school; Golf - Aug. 26, 2 p.m. at Beverly Golf & Tennis; Cross Country - Aug. 26, 9 a.m. at the high school; Field Hockey - Aug. 26, 1 to 5 p.m. at the high school. Physicals will also be held on Aug. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sports Medicine North. Student/athletes under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Athletic Department is requesting all student/athletes with health insurance to make arrangements for physicals with their family physician. ... Salem High fall practice: Salem High fall practice begin shortly, but all students must have a physical examination to be eligible to participate. Forms can be picked up at the Athletic Department/Main Office from 8:00-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every student participating in high school athletics is required to pay a user fee of $100 per year and can be dropped off at the Athletic Office during business hours. For more information, please the Athletic Office at 978-740-1113. The fall schedule is as follows: Football, Aug. 22 (6:00 p.m.) in the field house; Boys Soccer, Aug. 28 (7:00 a.m.) at McGrath Park; Girls Soccer, Aug. 30 (8:00 a.m) in the field house; Field Hockey, Aug. 30 (8:00 a.m) in the field house; Cross Country, Aug. 26 (5:00 p.m.) at Gallows Hill Park; Girls Tennis, Sept. 1 (2:00 p.m.) at the High School Tennis Court; Golf, Sept. 2 (2:00 p.m.) at Salem Municipal Golf Course.
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Friday, Aug. 13 Ipswich Recreation Department closing day festivities, 10:30 a.m., Bialek Park. Safety talk by local firefighter, play time in mound of fireman's foam. Footwear required; swim goggles recommended. Saturday, Aug. 14 Sixth Annual Peach Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music, facepainting, balloon twisting, hayrides, wine tasting and lots of peach goodies. Also "Circle of Songs," children's music by Hugh Hanley at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Russell Orchards, Argilla Road. (978) 356-5366. "Snakes of the Farm and Massachusetts," 2 to 3:30 p.m. A live animal program presented by The Trustees of Reservations at Appleton Farms, off Route 1A. $5 for adults; free for children. Registration required. Call (978) 356-5728. Shakespeare in the Barn will present "Richard III" at 7 p.m. $16, advance purchase recommended. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road. (978) 356-4351. Sunday, Aug. 15 Sixth Annual Peach Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music, facepainting, balloon twisting, hayrides, wine tasting and lots of peach goodies. Also music by Old Cold Tater from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Russell Orchards, Argilla Road. (978) 356-5366. Shakespeare in the Barn will present "Richard III" at 3 p.m. $16, advance purchase recommended. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road. (978) 356-4351. Monday, Aug. 16 Magic Happens, 1 p.m. Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St. Starring local magician Rich Nunziato. Call (978) 356-6648. Tuesday, Aug. 17 Dune Detectives Family Program, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Crane Beach. Identify signs of wildlife and search for clues. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $5 per adult; children free. Registration required. Presented by Trustees of Reservations. (978) 356-4351. Thursday, Aug. 19 Land of Enchantment, 10 a.m., Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St. Outdoor puppet show; bring blanket or cushion to sit on. (978) 356-6648. Meet a Lifeguard Program, 10 to 11 a.m., for ages 14 and older at Crane Beach. Learn what it takes to be a lifeguard, use the equipment and try their workout. Free with beach admission. Registration required. Presented by Trustees of Reservations. (978) 356-4351. Picnic Concert featuring Pick 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate, Argilla Road. $20 per car, $15 members. (978) 356-4351. Friday, Aug. 20 Meet the Appleton Farm Cows, 3 to 5 p.m., for all ages. Visit dairy barn at milking time and taste homemade ice cream. $5 adults; children free. Appleton Farm, off Route 1A. Registration required. Presented by The Trustees of Reservations. Call (978) 356-5728. Ipswich Family YMCA triathlon, 4:30 p.m., Crane Beach. Race begins at 5:45 p.m. and includes half-mile swim, 2-mile run and 9-mile bike ride. Cost is $35 for Ipswich resident, $40 for nonresidents, $50 for resident teams and $60 nonresident teams. Enter by Aug. 17. Call (978) 359-9622, Ext 110. Saturday, Aug. 21 Music at Eden's Edge, 8 p.m. at Castle Hill Concert Barn, Crane Estate, Argilla Road. Music of Vivaldi, Locatelli and Fontana. $22. (978) 356-7774 or www.edensedge.org. Thursday, Aug. 26 Ipswich Miniature Golf Open Challenge, 9 p.m., Tee Time Golf. Includes 18 holes of mini golf, use of batting cages and driving range, and refreshments. For ticket information, call (978) 356-9622, Ext. 109. Saturday, Sept. 18 Ninth Annual Ipswich Chowder Fest, tasting from 2 to 4 p.m. Downtown Ipswich.
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SUMMER FUN: The Trustees of Reservations will offer two upcoming programs at Crane Beach: • Dune Detectives Family Program - Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon, includes guided trails walks. Children can identify wildlife, vegetation and animal tracks using clues. Free for children and adult members; nonmember adults $5. • Meet a Lifeguard program - Aug. 19, 10 a.m. Youths age 14 and above can learn what it takes to become a lifeguard. Free. For information on these and other programs, call (978) 356-4351 or visit www.thetrustees.com. ART SHOW: Three artists, Retta Gilmore, Jan Perry and Sandy Galanis, will participate in an art show and sale Aug. 30 to Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at The Hall-Haskell House, 36 South Main St. The show will include paintings, prints, cards and gifts. CHILDREN'S SHOWS: Ipswich Public Library will host "Magic Happens," starring local magician Rich Nunziato, Monday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. and "Land of Enchantment," an outdoor show starring Sparky's Puppets, Thursday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. Bring blankets to sit on for outdoor show. The library is located at 25 North Main St. For information, call (978) 356-6648. IPSWICH EXPLORERS: The Ipswich Historical Society will offer a summer Ipswich Explorers program for children. The 2004 series includes "Native American Communities" Friday, Aug. 13; and "The Salt Marsh" Friday, Aug. 27. Cost is $7 per session or $25 for the entire series. One adult is included in the cost, as well as museum admission. Registration is required, and enrollment is limited. For more information, call (978) 356-2811. TRIATHLON: The Ipswich Family YMCA will hold a triathlon at Crane Beach Friday, Aug. 20. Check-in is at 4:30 p.m.; race begins at 5:45 p.m. and includes half-mile swim, 2-mile run and 9-mile bike ride. Cost per person is $35 for Ipswich resident, $40 for nonresidents; cost per team is $50 for residents, $60 nonresidents. Enter by Aug. 17 to ensure a spot. Call (978) 359-9622, Ext 110. GOLF CHALLENGE: The Ipswich Miniature Golf Open Challenge will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Tee Time Golf. Includes 18 holes of mini golf, driving range and batting cage use, and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Ipswich YMCA's Partners with Youth program. For ticket information, call (978) 356-9622, Ext 109. TENNIS ANYONE?: The Richardson Tennis Courts, located behind Ipswich High School, are available for use nightly after 7 p.m. Reservation permits will be issued to Ipswich Recreation Department members; nonmembers are welcome on a space-available basis. Annual fee to become a member is $25 per individual/$40 per family. Daily fee is $5 for nonmember/$3 for guest of member. CHOWDER FEST: The ninth annual Ipswich Chowder Fest will be held downtown Saturday, Sept. 18, with tastings from 2 to 4 p.m. Area restaurants are invited to enter the competition. To enter, call Chris Saulnier at (978) 356-0577 or visit www.ipswichchowderfest.com. BLOOD DRIVE: The Ipswich Community Blood Drive will be held Monday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 25 Green St., Ipswich. Anyone 17 or older in good health and weighing more than 110 pounds is urged to donate. The drive is sponsored by the Ascension Memorial Church and the American Red Cross. Call (800) GIVE-LIFE or visit www.newenglandblood.org for information.
Tri-Town news in briefBIBLE SCHOOL: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 478 Boston St., Topsfield, will hold a Vacation Bible School Sunday, Aug. 15, through Thursday, Aug. 19, from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. The program includes activities for children, teens and adults and a free meal. Nursery care available for infants. To register, call (978) 887-5701. CLASSMATES SOUGHT: The Masconomet class of 1979 is looking for classmates for its 25-year reunion in August. Classmates should contact Michelle (McAdoo) Costanza at (978) 777-6483 or e-mail at mjcostanza@verizon.net. HOME SERVICES: During the summer months, the Topsfield Council on Aging offers home visits to Topsfield elders who are house-bound and would enjoy a social visit. Also, Meals on Wheels home delivery is available to elders Monday through Friday. Call (978) 887-1523. WATER BAN: The Topsfield Board of Water Commissioners has issued a Voluntary Water Ban due to increasing water demand and decreasing flows from the Ipswich River. Residents are asked to limit use of water outdoors and to irrigate lawns only one time per week for no more than two hours. For information, call (978) 887-1517 or visit www.topsfieldpw.org. VOTE: The last day of voter registration in the Town of Boxford will be Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Boxford Town Hall, 7A Spofford Road, in the town clerk's office. This is also the last day to change party enrollment before the state primary election, Tuesday, Sept. 14., which will be held at the Spofford Pond School. Call (978) 887-6000, Ext. 501 for information. SENIOR SERVICES: The Topsfield Council on Aging will continue to offer ice cream socials, mystery ride days, van rides to medical appointments and shopping areas, and more. Volunteers are available to make an outreach visit to seniors at their homes to explain the many services available, and free booklets on elder programs are also available through the mail. Call the COA office at (978) 887-1523 for information. r>
Annual barbeque draws 80 to eventBy Natalie Miller Correspondent
IPSWICH - It wasn't much of a competition yesterday at the Council on Aging's annual barbeque and crazy hat contest. Mary Ruest and her husband Joe were the only ones in attendance who brought silly hats. Yet more than 80 seniors turned out for the event, which was hosted by the Senior Care Nutrition Program. The event included hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade and other goodies for the 80 Ipswich seniors in attendance. Voice impersonator Joey Canzano sang songs from Elvis Presley to Ray Charles. "They had everything," said Ipswich COA Director Diane Mitchell. "It's great to see all these people get together and enjoy each other's company." After Canzano retired his microphone for the day, residents put on their crazy hats for the contest. The Ruests won the contest by a landslide. Mary Ruest crowned her head with a straw hat decorated with pictures of her only grandchild, 3<1/2>-year-old Cameryn Catelotti. The pictures, ranging from 2 months to the present, served as a photo gallery of her life. In the center of the hat, it read, "Grandma's Pride." "I only see her every two months or so," Ruest said. "She lives in Canaan, N.Y." Joe Ruest wore a black, sequined hat with a gambling motif, even though he isn't a big gambler. It was decorated by his two daughters. Little bottles of champagne crowded the top of the hat along with scattered playbills and coins. The couple won a "quillow," a pillow that unfolds and becomes a quilt, which was made and donated by Tone Kennedy. "I am very excited about it," Mary Ruest said. "I will probably give it to Cameryn."
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Head for the waterfront next weekendBy The Lookout Robyn Day
The 24th annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival, sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and produced by Castleberry Fairs and Festivals, will take place at Stage Fort Park Saturday, Aug. 21, and Sunday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature the work of more than 175 juried artists and craftsmen from across the U.S. Exhibits will include fine jewelry, watercolors, pottery, custom signs, bird houses, quilts, floral arrangements, wildlife art, dolls, pressed flowers, antiques, photography, metal sculpture, western wear, sand stone, carved birds, fiber arts, stained glass, masks, candles, nautical crafts, shaker-style furniture and folk art. The event will also feature ethnic foods and live entertainment. A Rotary Club pancake breakfast will take place Saturday from 7:30 to 11 a.m. An old-fashioned New England lobster bake will take place Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., along with a large array of antique autos on display by the North Shore Old Car Club. Admission is free and parking is available at Stage Fort Park and Gloucester High School. For information, call (978) 283-1601. Last-minute listings • Annual Rockport Acoustic Music Festival - The 25th annual Rockport acoustic music festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 15 from noon to 6 p.m. in Millbrook Meadow, across from Front Beach, in Rockport. Admission is free and all are welcome. For information, visit www.RockportFestival.com. • Dune Detectives Family Program - Trustees of Reservations will offer a family program, Dune Detectives, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Crane Beach in Ipswich. Participants will identify signs of wildlife and search for clues. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children. Registration is required. For information, call (978) 356-4351 or visit www.thetrustees.org. • Boogie-Woogie Bugle Girls performance - The Performing Arts Society of Middleton will present a youth cast in the production of "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Girls," Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m. Performances will be held at the Masconomet Regional High School Auditorium in Topsfield. Admission is $10. For information, call (508) 246-9179. Birds of prey landing at Maudslay "Wingmasters" North American Birds of Prey flies into Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Sunday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Julie Collier and Jim Parks will present a live birds of prey (raptor) program at the park headquarters on Curzon Mill Road. They will focus on five different types of birds, and explain their hunting adaptations and their place in the environment. Participants should bring a blanket or folding chair for comfort. The presentation is being offered in conjunction with an ongoing Junior Ranger Program at the park for children ages 8 to 12. The Junior Rangers-in-training will meet following the program, with an activity on Native American culture planned from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Youngsters who participate will earn credit toward their Massachusetts Junior Ranger certificates. Both programs are open free to the public. Registration is not necessary in advance. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All programs are cosponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Maudslay State Park Association. Call (978) 465-7223 for information. Children's dance party The grand finale of the Family Fare in the Seabreeze Air event series will be celebrated with a Children's Dance Party Sunday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Waterfront Park on the Lynnway. The event will include a DJ, dance routines, party props and costumed performers. Families are welcome to bring picnics and seating. For information, call (781) 598-1974.
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040805_sn_out_wcal04-0812 PASO FINO HORSE SHOW "Fandango at Topsfield," a Paso Fino horse show, will be held tomorrow through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Topsfield Fairgrounds. The Paso Fino horse is a combination of breeds: the Berber, the Spanish Jannet and the Andalusion. This Spanish horse was brough from Spain by Columbus and other explorers. Saturday's events include a Bradley Palmer State Park trail ride, a stallion parade, Largo races and a lobster festival. Admission is free. For information, call (978) 869-0932. 031215_NT_BEA_GIDDINGS PICNIC CONCERT IN IPSWICH The Trustees of Reservations will present a picnic concert today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring the Orville Giddings Band at Castle Hill on Argilla Road in Ipswich. Concertgoers are welcome to bring seating and picnic dinners. Admission is $20 per car. For information, call (978) 356-4351.
CalendarArt ARTS ALIVE! Artwork by Salem High School National Art Honor Society students through August. Shaughnessy Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital Lobby, 1 Dove Ave., Salem. (978) 420-0687. ARTSALEM. "Salem and North Shore Scenes" presented by ARTSalem through Aug. 15. Old Town Hall, Salem. (978) 744-1524. www.artsalem.com. BARN WORKSHOP. The Barn Workshop Gallery will feature "Sculpture 2004" through Sept. 17. Gallery located at 245 Maple St., Danvers. (978) 774-3042. BOXFORD LIBRARY. Watercolor paintings by Catherine Dullea on display through Sept. 18. 10 Elm St., Boxford. (978) 887-7323. BRYAN GALLERY. The Bryan Gallery features works by 19 artists. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. 53 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. (978) 282-0917. CALADAN GALLERY. "Modern Visionaries: Mind, Spirit, and the Imagination," an online juried group exhibition featuring 34 artists through Aug. 30. www.caladangallery.com. (978) 741-7979. CLOISTER GALLERY. Collection of etchings, silkscreens and other printmaking in "Journeys" by Sandra Rowland through Aug. 29. Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette St., Marblehead. (781) 631-4951. COOL CREAM. Beverly streetscape photographs by Michael Hercher, "Point of View," on display through Sept. 1. Cool Cream Gallery, 280 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-3131. DCAT. Danvers Community Access Television will display the works of Brother Edward Rice through Sept. 10. 10 School St., Danvers. ERLICH GALLERY. "Entranced by Water" by international marine artists through Aug. 20. 96 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1202. GALERIE LUNA. "From Light to Life...and This is My Son," collection of photography. Artists include Henry Zbyszynski, Sharon Shea and Gail Handelmann. 197 Derby St., Pickering Wharf, Salem. www.galerieluna.com. GALLANT GALLERY. "Sail Power," a portfolio of Joseph Flack Weiler's photographs of schooners and tall ships is on exhibit. 181 Essex St., Salem. GROSVENOR PARK. Fifth annual Art in the Park watercolor painting show through Sept. 7. 7 Loring Hills Ave., Vinnin Square, Salem. (978) 741-5700. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION. Photography exhibition, "New Photographs," by Simone Salvo, freshman at Phillips Academy, on display through August. Also exhibiting "A Singular Vision," paintings by Leon Kroll Aug. 14 through January. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Cape Ann Historical Association, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. IPSWICH ARTS. The Ipswich Arts Cooperative Summer Art Show features works by Robin Silverman, Pam Turnbull, Deb Citron-Stevens, Susan Sanford and others. 59 South St., Ipswich. (978) 356-0239. LOCAL COLORS. Paintings by Joan Bediz and Larry Martin, photography of Rob Martin, jewelry and fabric art by Kate Webster and watercolors by new member Margaret Laurie-Albramo through Aug. 15. 121 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-2996. LYNN ARTS. The Greater Lynn Photographic Association juried member show through Sept. 3. Opening reception Thursday, Aug. 12, 6 to 8 p.m. Lynn Arts Gallery, 25 Exchange St., Central Square, Lynn. www.greaterlynnphoto.org. MARBLEHEAD ARTS. Marblehead Art Association will present watercolors of Carol DuMont and Judy Arnold through Aug. 29. Also exhibiting "Faces and Other Places" by Elissa Mandell, through Aug. 29. King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MARINE ARTS. Sporting and marine paintings by Richard Loud. Includes yachting scenes of Marblehead and beach scenes of North Shore. Marine Arts Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-5000. MERCURY GALLERY. "Two of the Ten," works by the late Louis Schanker through Septemer. Includes paintings and wood-block art. He was a founder of the groups The 10 and American Abstract Artists. 20 Main St., Rockport. (978) 546-7620. MINGO GALLERY. Annual Summer Show through Sept. 3. Includes works by Chris Flynn, Paula Borsetti and Jane Dubrow. 252 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-5964. MONTSERRAT. "Ocean View" through Sept. 25 features variety of mediums and more than 12 artists including Jon Imber, Jane Goldman and George Nick. Montserrat College of Art Gallery, 23 Essex St., Beverly. PEABODY INSTITUTE. Peabody Institute Library features works by Terry Tobey and Mary Ellen Mullins through Aug. 31. Sylvan Street, Danvers. RIVER GALLERY. Summer Show by gallery members through Aug. 29. 4 Market St., Ipswich. (978) 356-1559. SALTBOX GALLERY. Exhibit of new members' work "Bold, Bright and Brassy." Includes works of 18 local artists. "Sailing Into Summer" exhibit through August. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 49 Main St., Topsfield. SAWYER LIBRARY. Photography exhibit "America the Beautiful" by Barbara Filo through Aug. 31. Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester. (978) 281-9763. TERI JO GALLERY. "Mother & Daughter Exhibition: 100 Years of Art" through Aug. 31. Works by Anne Byrd Smith and the late Eloise Pickard Smith. 15 Sewall St., Marblehead. (781) 990-1149. TOPSFIELD LIBRARY. Topsfield Town Library will present works by Miriam Gilman through August. Includes collage series "Tangible Memory Series." 1 South Common St., Topsfield. (978) 887-1528. WEILER GALLERY. August exhibit features "Seascapes of Cape Ann." All photos by Joseph Flack Weiler. Hours: Friday, 1 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 77 Rocky Neck Ave., East Gloucester. (978) 281-6443. WENNIGER GALLERY. August features "Miniatures" from around the world. Exhibit features "Bad Girls, Good Girls," small Hollywood prints and paintings. 19 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport. (978) 546-8116. Auctions/Sales ASBURY GROVE. Asbury Grove Fair Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Front lawn of Asbury Grove, junction of Highland and Asbury streets, Hamilton. FARMERS MARKET. The Annual Topsfield Farmers Market Saturdays through Sept. 25, 7 a.m. to noon. Main parking lot of Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1, Topsfield. (978) 922-1648. OPEN STUDIOS. Wingaersheek Open Studios will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 2 to 6 p.m. Participating artists include Susan Daly, Susan White-Shaffer, Joann Phillips and Pat Lowery Collins. Maps available at 20R Bungalow Road or 2 Wyoma Road in Gloucester. (978) 283-2749. STREET FAIR. Annual Essex Street Fair Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music, street performers, and entertainment. Free. Sponsored by Salem Chamber of Commerce, part of Salem Heritage Days. Pedestrian Mall, Essex Street, Salem. www.salem-chamber.org. Children/Families BEGINNING BIRDING. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host Beginning Birding for ages 3 to 10 Saturday, Aug. 14, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Must be accompanied by adult. Bring binoculars if available. Meet at observation deck of Parking Lot 1. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. JAZZ FOR KIDS. Borders Books and Music will present Jazz for Kids story time Saturday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Make a musical instrument and sing along to jazz classics. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. KIDS NIGHT. Salem Heritage Days will host a Kids Night Friday, Aug. 13, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Moon bounces, giant slides, crafts and games. $3 per child for unlimited rides. Salem Common. (978) 745-9595, Ext. 342. NATURE ACTIVITY. Marblehead Trails Committee will offer "Drawing and Painting Nature" Sunday, Aug. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. for all ages at Camp Shore Lea, Marblehead. Free. (781) 631-4103. NATURE STORIES. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host "Between the Tides" as part of the Children Reading with Nature program Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at observation deck of Parking Lot 1. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. PLAY GROUP. North Shore Children's Museum offers play group for adoptive families and grandparents second Thursday of each month. Free with admission to museum. 209R Essex St., Salem. www.nschildrensmuseum.org. STORY TIMES. A selection of stories followed by a fun craft. Mondays, 10 a.m.; Fridays, 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 573-3268. Stories from new and classic picture books every Tuesday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Borders Books & Music, 151 Andover St., Peabody. Free. (978) 538-3003. YOUNG AT ART. Cape Ann Historical Association will present Young at Art for ages 3 to 5, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 to 11 a.m. Includes tour, story, and art activity. Free, reservations required. Adult must accompany child. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. Clubs BANGKOK PARADISE. Live jazz every Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 14 features Anthony Weller and Maggie Galloway. 90 Washington St., Salem. (978) 825-9201. BAY BRIDGE. Restaurant features Eric Reardon and Friends, Friday, Aug. 13 ($5); Jet City, Saturday, Aug. 14 ($5); John Corcoran and Company, Sunday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Black Light Band, 9 p.m. 29 Bridge St., Salem. (978) 745-8881. CAPONE'S. Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet every Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. 147 Summit St., Peabody. (978) 977-0520. CONOMO CAFE. Music of Old Cold Tater most every Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. through Labor Day. Main Street, Essex. (978) 768-7750. CULTURAL CORNER. SoulKore Productions presents Flashback Sundays at Kevin's Cultural Corner with DJ Nomadik every Sunday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. 151 Central Ave., Lynn. (617) 306-7209. DOC RYAN'S. Pub features The Country Doctors and Sona Nyl, Friday, Aug. 13; and Count Me Outs, Saturday, Aug. 14. 109 Lafayette St., Salem. (978) 745-8927. DODGE STREET. Bar and grill features Northeast Rhythm Collective, Thursday, Aug. 12; Spike Emerson Society vs. The Vanilla Ninja, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14; Megawatt Blues Crushers, Sunday, Aug. 15; Open mike night, Monday, Aug. 16; and Fats Hammond, Tuesday, Aug. 17. 7 Dodge St., Salem. (978) 745-0139. FRANKLIN. The Franklin Cape Ann will feature Anthony Weller Monday, Aug. 16, and the Herb Pomeroy Trio, Tuesday, Aug. 17. 118 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-7888. GLENN'S. Glenn's Restaurant and Cool Bar live music every Tuesday with Instant Soul. 44 Merrimac St., Newburyport. (978) 465-3811. JALAPENOS. Authentic Mexican restaurant features music of Russ Lawton and Wolf Ginandes every Tuesday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 86 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-8228. THE LANDING. Weekend entertainment at 8:30 p.m. with the Michael Troy, Friday, Aug. 13, and Little Sister, Saturday, Aug. 14. 81 Front St., at State Street Landing, Marblehead. No cover. (781) 639-1266. LOBSTER TRAP. Pub features Divercity, Friday, Aug. 13, and World Premier, Saturday, Aug. 14. 127R Main St., Route 133, Essex. (978) 865-6840. LYCEUM. The Lyceum Bar and Grill will present The Catalinas, Friday, Aug. 13. 43 Church St., Salem. (978) 745-7699. MADFISH GRILLE. The Madfish Grille features live music by Fluffy Puppy, Thursday, Aug. 12; Thaddeus, Friday, Aug. 13; Chowda Heads, Saturday, Aug. 14; Jack Lee and Divercity, Sunday, Aug. 15; and Jesse Ciamataro and The Resodance, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 77 Rocky Neck Ave., Gloucester. (978) 281-4554. PALMER'S. Restaurant and tavern features Eclipse Trio Thursday, Aug. 12; Groove Authority Friday, Aug. 13; and Drivin' Blind, Saturday, Aug. 14. 18 Elm St., Andover. (978) 470-1606. RED ROCK. Bistro features Bruce Katz Band , Thursday, Aug. 12, and Cheryl Arruda and Bill Duffy, Sunday, Aug. 15. 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott. (781) 595-1414. RHUMB LINE. Features Dave Sag's Blues Party, Thursday, Aug. 12; Inner Visions, Friday, Aug. 13; Groove Therapy, Saturday, Aug. 14; Rocky and Keri, Sunday, Aug. 15; Open Jam, Monday, Aug. 16; and Open Mike with Fly Amero, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 40 Railroad Ave., Gloucester. (978) 283-9732. ROCKAFELLA'S. Restaurant and bar features Jack Lee and Divercity, Thursday, Aug. 12; New Life, Friday, Aug. 13; Jumpstreet, Saturday, Aug. 14; and Jesse C., Sunday, Aug. 15. 231 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-2411. THE RUDDER. Restaurant presents the Mike Tucker Trio, Thursday, Aug. 12, 9 p.m. 73 Rocky Neck, Gloucester. (978) 283-7967. WHITE RAINBOW. Restaurant and martini bar features the White Rainbow Jazz Trio Thursday, Aug. 12; Talk of the Town Jazz Duo, Friday, Aug. 13; Steven Spungin Saturday, Aug. 14; Live filming of "Simply Grilling Cooking Show" and music by Steven Spungin Sunday, Aug. 15; and Linda Amero and Adria Smith Jazz Duo, Wednesday, Aug. 18. 65 Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-0017. Comedy COMEDY ESCAPE. Dick Doherty's Comedy Escape featuring Kevin Knox, Chris Oake, and Aimee Tee Friday, Aug. 13, and John Turco, Chris Oake, and Aimee Tee Saturday, Aug. 14, at 9:30 p.m. $12 cover at The China Blossom, routes 125 and 133 in North Andover. (800) 401-2221. COMEDY STOP. Nick's Comedy Stop will present Joe Yannetty, Larry Miles, and Carolyn Plummer Friday, Aug. 13, 9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 and 10 p.m. $13 and $15. Kowloon Restaurant, Route 1 North, Saugus. (781) 231-2500. Dance RIVERSIDE SQUARES. Riverside Squares Dance Club final summer dance Tuesday, Aug. 17, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mainstream with 2 Plus tips. $6 to dance, free to watch. Knights of Columbus, 35 Elm St., Danvers. (978) 774-8159. SWING DANCE. SeaSide Swing Dancing Monday nights, 7 to 11 p.m. Lessons 7 to 9 p.m. $10 before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m. Rowley Country Club, 235 Dodge Road, Rowley. (978) 499-3958 or www.seasideswing.com. Fairs/Festivals ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL. The 25th annual Rockport acoustic music festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 15 from noon to 6 p.m. in Millbrook Meadow, across from Front Beach, in Rockport. Admission is free and all are welcome. For information, visit www.RockportFestival.com. PEACH FESTIVAL. Russell Orchards' Sixth Annual Peach Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes live music, face painting, balloon twisting, hayrides, wine tasting, and lots of peach goodies. Argilla Road, follow signs to Crane Beach, Ipswich. (978) 356-5366. SEAPORT FESTIVAL. The fourth annual Gloucester Seaport Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harbor Loop. Children's activities free. Includes educational programs and music. Focus on history and cultural diversity of Cape Ann. (978) 281-9079 or www.schooner-adventure.org. Films ART EVENING. Dr. Ludmila Pruner will lead an Evening with Art & Film Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Includes documentary "Early on Sunday," women in Russian art and cinema. Discussion to follow. Free; all welcome. Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. (978) 921-6062. GHOST STORIES. "Ghost Stories of New England" every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Witch Village, 288 Derby St., Salem and every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St., Danvers. Includes videos and photos. Donations accepted. For reservations, call (978) 777-2711. SCREENING ROOM. "Control Room," documentary about Al-Jazeera, Thursday, Aug. 12. "Bukowski: Born into This," documentary on poet and novelist Charles Bukowski. Friday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug. 19. 82 State St., Newburyport. (978) 462-3456. Food LOBSTER FEST. Eighth Annual Rockport Rotary Club Lobster Fest Saturday, Aug. 14, noon to 6 p.m. Lobsters, chowder, corn, watermelon and live jazz. $20. American Legion Bandstand, Back Beach, Rockport. (978) 546-9694 or www.rockportrotary.org. Lectures TRAVEL PROGRAM. Travelog, "Mountain Adventures: Hiking in Peru, Italy, France, Iceland, and North America," Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Free, all welcome. Sawyer Free Library, Dale Avenue, Gloucester. (978) 281-9763. Museums CAPE ANN HISTORICAL MUSEUM. Special 45-minute tours of adjoining home of Capt. Elias Davis built in 1804, containing many family items. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6.50 general, $6 seniors, $4.50 students and under 6 free. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (978) 283-0455. CUSHING HOUSE MUSEUM. Collections of the Historical Society of Old Newbury including furnishings and portraits representative of Newburyport's past. Special exhibit, "Antique Toys," in new toy room. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday noon to 4 p.m., 98 High St., Newburyport. Free. (978) 462-2681. CUSTOM HOUSE MARITIME MUSEUM. Museum displays collection of Newburyport Maritime Society with exhibit annex at Lowell's Boat Shop, Amesbury. Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 25 Water St., Newburyport. $5 general, $4 children/seniors. (978) 462-8681. ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Ongoing tours of the museum and working shipyard with hands-on demonstrations in the school house and changing exhibits in the Waterline Center. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main St., Essex. $5, $3 seniors/students. (978) 768-7541. HEARD HOUSE. The Heard House Museum and Whipple House of Ipswich Historical Society features changing exhibit galleries. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. $7 adults, $3 children. 54 South Main St., Ipswich. (978) 356-2811. HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES. Site includes the House of the Seven Gables (Turner-Ingersoll Mansion) that inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, his birthplace and other historic houses, Colonial Revival gardens designed in 1909 and costumed interpreters retelling the stories of the mansion's families. Open through Sept. 30. Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 54 Turner St., Salem. $10; $9 seniors; children 5 to 12, $6.50. Two-for-one admission for Essex County residents. (978) 744-0991. MARBLEHEAD MUSEUM. "Marblehead Pottery: 1904-2004 A Centennial Celebration." Museum also features J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Gallery. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Washington St., Marblehead. Free. (781) 631-1768. PAINE HOUSE. The Trustees of Reservations will offer tours of the 1694 Paine House at Greenwood Farm Sundays, through Oct. 10, 1 to 5 p.m. Focus on architecture, construction and Colonial Revival. $5 adults; $3 children. Ipswich. (978) 356-4351 or www.thetrustees.org. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM. "American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts 1790-1840," through Oct. 24. "Havana: Photographs by Robert Polidori," through Jan. 9, 2005. "Carved By Nature: Untamed Traditions in Chinese Decorative Art," through June 22, 2005. Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $13 adults, $11 seniors, $9 students and children 16 and under and Salem residents free. (866) 745-1876 or www.pem.org. SALEM MARITIME. National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service. Free 18-minute film on the Golden Age of Salem, "To the Farthest Port of the Rich East," every 30 minutes. U.S. Park Rangers lead tours of the 1819 Custom House, the 1762 Derby House and the 1672 Narbonne House, and the Friendship, a full-size replica of a 1797 merchant vessel. 193 Derby St., Salem. Tours $5 adults; $3 children and seniors. (978) 740-1660. SALEM WAX MUSEUM. Self-guided tour based on witch trials of 1692 and Salem maritime history with activity area where visitors create souvenirs. Salem Wax Museum of Witches & Seafarers, 288 Derby St., Salem. (978) 740-2929. SALEM WITCH VILLAGE. Tour developed by Salem's witch community talks about origins of real witchcraft to modern day practices and beliefs. 282 Derby St. (rear), Salem. (978) 740-9229. SARGENT HOUSE MUSEUM. The 1782 home was built for writer and education advocate Judith Sargent Murray. Furnished with a collection of New England antiques, decorative arts and original artworks by portrait painter John Singer Sargent. Guided tours Friday to Monday, noon to 4 p.m., 49 Middle St., Gloucester. $5, $4 seniors. (978) 281-2432. SPELLBOUND. The Spellbound Museum features authentic supernatural curios and oddities from around the world. Open daily at 10 a.m. 190 Essex St., Salem. (978) 745-0138. STEPHEN PHILLIPS. The Stephen Phillips Memorial Trust House, a Federal mansion styled after the early 1900's, open through Oct. 30. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tours every half hour. Free. 34 Chestnut St., Salem. (978) 744-0440. WENHAM MUSEUM. The Wenham Museum will present "Forward Knight: George S. Patton Jr., From Boy Dreamer to Military Legend," through Oct. 17. 132 Main St., Wenham. (978) 468-2377 or www.wenhammuseum.org. Music BORDERS MUSIC. Borders Books and Music will present the music of Ryan & Ortolani Friday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. COMMON CONCERT. Concerts on the Common 2004 Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. featuring the G. Ford Band. Free. Salem Common. EDEN'S EDGE. Music at Eden's Edge concert "Italy in August: Music of the Italian Baroque" Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m. Northshore Unitarian Church, 323 Locust St., Danvers. (978) 768-6229 or www.edensedge.org. HERITAGE CENTER. Northern Lights will perform Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester. (978) 281-0470. JAZZ SERIES. Summer Jazz Series Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. featuring Eric Alexander Quartet. Tickets $23.50 in advance, $25.50 at door. Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1528. KING HOOPER. King Hooper Mansion will host a performance by All About Buford Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Band will be joined by Full Frontal Folk. Tickets $12, available at door. 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. MADORE CHORALE. Summer Sing Festival with The Paul Madore Chorale Monday, Aug. 16, 8 p.m. "Carmina Burana" with assistant conductor Amanda Shelly. $6 adults, $4 seniors/students. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem. (978) 744-4898. MAUDSLAY MUSIC. Maudslay State Park will host a concert by The Fair Winds Trio, Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. and a concert by The Innovata Brass Quintet of Boston, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. $18 for patio seating, $14 for lawn, and under 12 free. Bring lunch/dinner. Newburyport. (978) 462-7335. OPEN MIKE. ideasAloft will present Slam at the Strand Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Register to perform 6:45 p.m. Expressive extravaganza includes mime, step-dancing and poetry. $6 admission. The Strand Theatre, 15 Green St., Newburyport. (978) 462-0002. OPEN MIKE. Open mike every Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Performers must bring own equipment. $3 admission. Danvers Art Association, 105 Elliott St., Danvers. (978) 777-2711. PARK CONCERT. Patton Park concert featuring Quintessential Brass Sunday, Aug. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. Free, bring seating. Route 1A, Hamilton. (978) 468-4738. PICNIC CONCERT. Trustees of Reservations will present a Picnic Concert Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring the Orville Giddings Band. $20 per car. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. PLAYHOUSE. The Amesbury Playhouse will host open mike nights the first and third Tuesdays of every month, 8 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 per person; free for performers. 194 Main St., Amesbury. (978) 388-9444. RED ROCK. Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach present Series 23 Thursday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Latin favorites. Free; bring seating. Red Rock Park, Lynn. (617) 951-8862. RENAISSANCE MUSIC. Ars et Amici presents "Venetian Vespers: Music from San Marco" Sunday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m. featuring soprano Marth Crain and tenor Michael McDonald. $10 person, $20 families. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean Ave., Beverly. (978) 922-3438. SUMMER CONCERT. The Danvers Recreation Department Summer Concert Series presents Round About, Monday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. and Barrel House, a blues band, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Free. Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Reading/Signing JABBERWOCKY. Author Barry Miles will celebrate the publication of his latest book, "HIPPIE," Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. with a Flashback Party. Prizes for best costume. Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St., Newburyport. (978) 465-9359. SALEM POETRY. Open A Book Bookstore will host a book signing with Valerie Carnevale, editor of "Poetry of Salem," Saturday, Aug. 14, 3 to 5 p.m. Poets in attendance will be Claire Keyes and JD Scrimgeour. 72 Loring Ave., Salem. Recreation METEOR WATCH. Trustees of Reservations will host a Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Thursday, Aug. 12, 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. for all ages. Free; registration required. Stavros Reservation, Essex. (978) 526-8687. SNAKE PROGRAM. Trustees of Reservations present "Snakes of the Farm and Massachusetts" in a live animal program Saturday, Aug. 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Appleton Farms, off Route 1A, Ipswich. $5 adults, children free. Registration required. (978) 356-5728. TRAIL WALK. Guided walk through Chebacco Woods held by Chebacco Woods Management Committee third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., weather permitting, all year long. Meet at main trail entrance, Chebacco Road, off Essex Street, Hamilton. (978) 468-7715 or (978) 468-3451. TWILIGHT WALK. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will host a Twilight Nature Walk Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 to 8 p.m. Meet at entrance to Hellcat Trail. 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. (978) 465-5753. Theater AMESBURY PLAYHOUSE. The Valley Players present "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," through Aug. 15. Based on novel by Mark Twain, music and lyrics by Don Schlitz. Tickets range $26 to $39; show only $15. 194 Main St., Amesbury. (978) 388-9444. BRITISH COMEDY. "Gods and Goddesses," a British comedy from England's O'Neil Award Winner, Thursdays to Saturdays, Aug. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21, 8 p.m. and Sundays, Aug. 15 and 22, 5 p.m. West End Theatre, 1 Washington St., Gloucester. (978) 283-2525. GLOUCESTER STAGE. The Gloucester Stage Company will present "Spinning into Butter" through Aug. 29. Clever drama by Rebecca Gilman. $30 adults; $20 seniors/students. Cape Ann Nights offer half priced tickets for Cape Ann residents, Wednesdays, Aug. 11, 18 and 25. 267 East Main St., Gloucester. (978) 281-4433. MYSTERY THEATRE. Mystery Dinner Theatre presents "Business is Murder" Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. $40 per person, includes gourmet seafood dinner. Reservations required. Benefits Cape Ann Business Incubator. The Manor Inn, Essex Avenue (Route 133), Gloucester. (978) 282-7779, Ext. 5. PIONEER PARK. "The Scarlet Letter" will be performed every Saturday, 5 p.m. through August. Tickets $6 and $8; Salem residents free. Pioneer Village, Forest River Park, Salem. SEVEN GABLES. The House of the Seven Gables will present "Legacy of the Hanging Judge" every Friday and Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through August. Interactive play recalls Witch Trials. 54 Turner St., Salem. SHAKESPEARE. Shakespeare in the Barn will perform "Richard III" Saturday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. STUDENT THEATRE. Salem State College Student Theatre Ensemble presents "A Chorus Line," Thursdays to Saturdays, Aug. 12 to 14 and 19 to 21, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 22, 2 p.m. $15 general, $10 seniors/students. Mainstage Auditorium, Lafayette Street, Salem. (978) 744-8478. THEATER IN THE OPEN. Theater in the Open will present Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" Saturdays and Sundays, through Aug. 15, 4 p.m. $8 adults, $5 seniors/children. Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport. (978) 465-2572. VILLAGE PLAYERS. The Annisquam Village Players will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel" through Sunday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. $15 general, $25 reserved seating. Annisquam Village Hall, Leonard Street, Gloucester. (978) 283-2247. YOUTH THEATRE. The Danvers Youth Theatre will present "Seussical the Musical" Friday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 p.m. $7, benefits Danvers Art Association. Maple Street Church, 90 Maple St., Danvers. For tickets, call (978) 777-9163 or visit www.danversyouththeatre.org. Tours FARMSTEAD TOURS. Trustees of Reservations will offer Farmstead Tours at Appleton Farms Sunday, Aug. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Tour begins at Waldingfield Road parking area, Ipswich. $5 adults, reservations required. (978) 356-5728 or www.thetrustees.org. HARBOR TOURS. Yankee Clipper offers daily harbor tours and sunset cruises. Tickets range $6 to $18. 1 Merrimac Landing, Newburyport. (978) 462-9316 or www.harbortours.com. HISTORICAL TOURS. Salem Historical Tours through Oct. 31. Includes Cemetery and Witch Trial Memorial tours, 2 p.m. $5 to $7; Architecture tours, 4 p.m. $5 to $7; and Haunted Footsteps Ghost tour, 8 p.m. $8 to $12.50. 8 Central St., Salem. (978) 745-0666. HOLTEN HOUSE. Historic Danvers house open for summer tours Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. 171 Holten St., Danvers. (978) 887-8215. MARITIME TOURS. Newburyport Maritime Society presents guided Maritime Tours every Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon through Aug. 28. $5 general, $4 seniors/children. Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water St., Newburyport. (978) 462-8681. RIVER CRUISE. Essex River Cruises and Charters offers trips on Essex River through October. Weekdays 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m., 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 7 p.m. $21 adults, $18 seniors and $10 children. Reservations accepted. 35 Dodge St., Essex. (978) 768-6981. SALEM STROLLS. Ninety-minute historical walking tours through October. Mansions and Mariners Tuesdays 10:30 a.m., Fridays 2 p.m., and first and third Saturdays 10:30 a.m. Meet at Armory Park, New Liberty Street, Salem. Midtown and McIntire Tuesdays 2 p.m., Fridays, 10:30 a.m., and first and third Saturdays 2 p.m. Meet at Lappin Park, Salem. $10 adults; $8 students. (978) 741-1154. SALEM TROLLEY. The Salem Trolley offers one-hour, narrated tours of Salem from through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Use for recreation or transportation. Special Salem Village tour Fridays to Sundays, 7 p.m. through Sept. 5 and month of October. Narrated, 90-minute, historical tour. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors, $3 children and under 5 free. (978) 744-5469. WALKING TOUR. Salem Maritime National Historic Site presents free walking tours of Hawthorne's Salem Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Hawthorne statue on Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem. (978) 740-1660. Etc. ANTIQUE CARS. North Shore Old Car Club Meet and Show Sunday, Aug. 15, noon to 3 p.m. Features live music of the 1920s and 1930s. Part of Salem Heritage Days. Stephen Phillips Trust House, Chestnut Street, Salem. (978) 744-0440. ART DEMOS. Rockport Art Association will offer Artists Demonstrations 2004 featuring acrylic with Eva Cincotta Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, $2 children and members free. Main Street, Rockport. (978) 546-6604. BENEFIT CRUISE. Cruise with Compassion Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Boards at 6 p.m. Gloucester. Includes dinner and live entertainment. Tickets $30, free parking. Benefits North Shore AIDS Health Project. For reservations, call (978) 283-0101. KING TRIBUTE. The 8th Annual Tribute to the King will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. to midnight. Features performance by "Elvis," dancing, amateur Elvis contest, raffles, and prizes. Tickets $10, benefits North Shore Association of Retarded Citizens. St. Mike's Hall, 15 Endicott St., Peabody. (978) 532-4126. PASO FINO SHOW. "Fandango at Topsfield," a Paso Fino horse show Friday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield. (978) 869-0932. PLANETARIUM. The Dunn Middle School Planetarium presents "Ringworld" every Friday through Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Explore Saturn, its rings and its moons. Multimedia program produced by NASA. $2.50 per person. 62 Cabot Road, Danvers. (978) 774-1801. Plan Ahead ART DEMOS. Rockport Art Association will offer Artists Demonstrations 2004 featuring batik with Judith Goetemann Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, $2 children, members free. Main Street, Rockport. (978) 546-6604. AUTHOR SIGNING. Borders Books and Music will present Rob Bradford, author of "Chasing Steinbrenner," Thursday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free, all welcome. 151 Andover St., Peabody. (978) 538-3003. COMMON MOVIE. Concerts on the Common 2004 present "The Princess Bride" Thursday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Free. Salem Common. LOBSTER ART. SEArts will present a lecture by Jeff Weaver, "Lobster Landings," Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Focus on recent public art project sponsored by Pathways for Children. $5. North Shore Art Association, 197R East Main St., Gloucester. (978) 283-1694 or www.searts.org. PICNIC CONCERT. Trustees of Reservations will present a Picnic Concert Thursday, Aug. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. featuring Pick 3. $20 per car. Castle Hill, The Crane Estate, Argilla Road, Ipswich. (978) 356-4351. RED ROCK. Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach present Lois Lane and The Daily Planets Thursday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m. Rhythm and blues. Free, bring seating. Red Rock Park, Lynn. (617) 951-8862. Out of Town ARBORETUM TOUR. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University will offer a free walking tour Saturday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. Begin at steps of Hunnewell building, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. No registration needed. (617) 524-1718, Ext. 100. CAR SHOW. Antique, Classic, and Street Rod Car Show Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 per car, benefits Amesbury's Council of Churches. Raindate Aug. 15. Woodsom Farm, Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury. COLONIAL THEATRE. "Mamma Mia!" through Aug. 29. Tickets range $37.50 to $87.50. 106 Boylston St., Boston. (617) 426-9366 or www.mamma-mia.com. COMEDY CONNECTION. The Comedy Connection will feature Sue Costello of "Last Comic Standing" and the movie "Southie," Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13 and 14, 8 and 10:15 p.m. $21 to $22. 245 Quincy Market Place, Faneuil Hall, Bosont. (617) 248-9700. FINE ARTS. The Museum of Fine Arts presents "Games for the Gods: The Greek Athlete and the Olympic Spirit," through Nov. 28. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. (617) 369-3448. LOWELL MUSIC. Lowell Summer Music Series presents Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone Friday, Aug. 13, $10, and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers Saturday, Aug. 14, $10. Lowell National Historical Park, French and John streets, Lowell. (978) 970-5200 or www.lowellsummermusic.org. OMNI THEATER. "Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk," through Sept. 6. "Forces of Nature" through Oct. 1. Features infamous disasters. Mugar Omni Theater, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. (617) 589-0250. www.mos.org. OPERA HOUSE. Broadway's award-winning best musical, Disney's "The Lion King," through Dec. 26. Tickets $44 to $132. The Opera House, Boston. (617) 931-2787 or (800) 347-0808. SCIENCE MUSEUM. New exhibit "The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: The Exhibition," through Oct. 24. Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston. (617) 723-2500. TURTLE LANE. The Turtle Lane Playhouse will present "Grease" through Aug. 15. $24 general, senior/student discounts. 283 Melrose St., Newton. (617) 244-0169. WESTERN DANCE. High-energy country western dance instruction is provided every Tuesday night, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Melrose Highlands Church, 355 Franklin St., Melrose. $6 donation. (781) 665-1881. WHISTLER HOUSE. Art Quilts at the Whistler, a juried exhibition, through Sept. 17. Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell. (978) 452-7641. WINNEKENNI CASTLE. Winnekenni Castle will host a free concert with The 60's Invasion Sunday, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. (978) 521-1686 or www.winnekenni.com.
Sensible SarahPragmatic spouse is critical to new house's solid foundationBy Steve Landwehr Staff w IPSWICH - If there's one thing Sarah Cummings can't stand it's a house with peeling paint and a messy yard. That explains why she regularly mowed the grass in the back of her home on Central Street this spring and summer, before it was torn up and became a construction site. It also explains why the two huge mounds of dirt she's staring at have her nearly beside herself. "They're like mini mountains," she says, with a tone of exasperation in her voice. "It really bothers me; my whole karma is off because of that pile." The dirt awaits completion of the foundation of the new house Sarah and her husband, Mat, are building behind their three-family home. The soil will be pushed back into the trenches alongside the concrete walls, and Sarah is more than a little anxious for it to disappear. Sitting in the living room, her hands clasped, she quietly contemplates this offense to her sense of order. "I want the foundation work done as quickly as possible," she says firmly, turning her head from the window as if to put the mess out of her mind. Then there's the paint on her home, which isn't just peeling, it's being completely stripped. The second and third floor of the house vacant since the tenants' leases ran out, Mat and Sarah decided to have the house deleaded. And because of the construction out back, the shed where she keeps her yard tools is gone. Sarah can find little solace no matter where she looks right now. "I'm just glad there's no one here but us for the summer," she says. Balancing act It's always been this way in her marriage, Sarah says. Mat, an architect, thinks on a grand scale. While he envisions incorporating his ideas about what he calls "living sculpture" into their new home, Sarah pays the bills. "I'm the cost person," she says. "Being an architect, his dream was bigger than mine. I want to be expressive, too, but is it going to cost me an extra $25,000? The mortgage payment is my bottom line." Sarah says she was raised to be responsible about money and embued with the belief that your own home, and its maintenance, were the most important things to spend it on. As careful as she might be, she did get caught up in the excitement as the new home took shape on paper. "I think my bottom line was $250,000," she says with a wry smile. Estimates on the work mounted to $280,000. There was give and take throughout the design of the house. Mat insisted on an octagonal turret that is a focal point in the center of the house; Sarah relented. "It wasn't necessary to me, but it was necessary to him," she says. "I'd be happy to have a master bedroom, a garage and a proper laundry room." Most of the time, this balancing act works itself out. There was one nonessential design element Sarah herself lobbied for - the massive brick fireplace, with openings into the family room and the backyard. "It's going to be a lot of money," she admits. Mat's design for the fireplace is quite fancy, which increased its cost, but Sarah says ornate details are what she likes most about the house. "I always wanted a historical-looking house," she says, "and this will fit right in in Ipswich." Bringing down the house Mat's creative involvement is just about over, but Sarah's is just beginning. "I do pretty much everything," she says cheerfully. "I'm pretty much the labor here and I enjoy it." Sarah, 32, worked as a house painter in college, and painted the couple's home after they bought it four years ago. She helped choose the colors for the new home, and when it comes time to paint it, she knows who'll be holding the brush. "He can't paint at all," she says of her husband. As the final drawings were being completed, Sarah was already at work in the old house, which is nearly being destroyed to make way for the new one. Hammer and crow bar in hand, Sarah ripped out the lath and plaster on the second floor, filling a large Dumpster with the debris. There's more demolition to come, but until the new foundation is completed and back-filled, there's no way to get into the old house. Besides, those banes of Sarah's existence, the dirt piles, leave no room for a trash container. A middle-school teacher in Lynn, Sarah worries that her summer, which could have been spent finishing this work, will soon come to an end. More frustration awaits. Already there have been delays finishing the foundation, and although Sarah is anxious for the next step, framing the walls, it's uncertain when that will begin. Some people who looked at Mat's design say it's the most complicated framing plan they've ever seen in a house this size, and Mat will only leave it in the hands of the best framer he knows, Timothy Reynolds of New Hampshire. But Reynolds and his crew are in the middle of a huge project that will take a long time to complete. Mat can't just ask him to walk away from that home - Mat designed it. With so much depending on weather and other things Sarah and Mat can't control, they're not sure if it will be weeks or months before the skeleton of their home starts taking shape. Sensible Sarah is also pragmatic. "There's no looking back, we've got to look forward now." iter
Project highlights so far September 2000: Mat and Sarah Cummings buy three-family home in Ipswich. Fall 2002: Couple buys single-family home on lot behind theirs. Throughout 2003: Mat Cummings works on design of new home. July 2004: Demolition of old home begins; excavation for new one in progress. August 2004: Footings poured for new home.
Down to earthBy Steve Land Mathew and Sarah Cummings are building a new home for themselves on the lot behind the three-family home they own in Ipswich. We're following them on their journey, with stories of the frustrations and successes every homebuilder experiences. On Aug. 4, we talked to Mat, an architect who designed the home of his dreams. This week, Sarah talks about keeping the project grounded, and the mess it is temporarily making in her ordered world. Although construction has just begun, the project is already on hold. The carpenter who will build the home's frame is tied up with another large project and can't get to the Cummings' home yet. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, we'll look at some of the practical matters Mat and Sarah have dealt with already, from getting a zoning variance for their new home to obtaining a construction loan. We'll offer advice that could make those things easier for you, whether you're just adding a deck or building the home of your dreams. ehr Staff writer
Tax holiday is boon for some businesses, headache for othersBy Kathleen McLaughlin and Christine Gillett If you're thinking about making a major purchase, you might want to wait a few days. That's because for one day, this Saturday, the state will let you buy nearly anything that costs less than $2,500 without paying sales tax. So you can't buy a new car, but other big-ticket items like furniture, appliances and electronics will cost you 5 percent less than it will the 364 other days of the year. Aaron Millett of Riverside Cycles in Newburyport said he didn't know that the tax-free day was coming up but now he plans to build a promotion around it. "Sales tax is insignificant, but there's a perceived savings for the consumer," he said. Massachusetts is the 10th state to declare a holiday on sales tax. Passed last year by the Legislature as part of an economic stimulus package, the tax-free day will cost the state $6 million to $10 million, the Department of Revenue estimates. While most states that have held tax holidays offer breaks just on clothing, school supplies and computers, the only exceptions in Massachusetts will be cars, boats, utilities and restaurant meals. Linens 'n Things is among the retailers getting aggressive about trying to capture sales on Saturday, with fliers posted around its Danvers store and being handed out at checkout lines to customers making purchases. While store representatives didn't want to speak on the record, the fliers and signs encourage shoppers to come in on Saturday ready to buy. Tri City Sales in Salem is also making its move with promotions - including calling past customers to let them know about the tax-free day - and expects as much as a 30 percent bump in sales Saturday on items from refrigerators to TVs and stoves, said Charles Hurley, sales manager. "We just found out last week (from a customer)," Hurley said, adding that the business, which also has an Ipswich location, will bring in extra staff and even tell customers to wait to make a purchase. "We're going to try to really promote it and if anyone's not in a hurry, we're telling them to come in Saturday." But not all local businesses were aware of the one-day pass on sales tax in time to mount campaigns of their own. "I didn't know anything about it," said Bob McDonald, service manager at Richard's Maytag, which sells appliances in Ipswich and Salisbury. McDonald said he's "very surprised" the state would waive sales tax on items less than $2,500 - which applies to most of Richard's inventory - for a day. "It might be an incentive enough to come in and buy something" for customers, he said. As a small business, McDonald said, Richard's is open on Saturday not to compete with Home Depot, Best Buy or Sears, but as a convenience for customers. "Unless we had some particular incentive or marketing or advertising, Saturday's not going to be a busy day for us," he said. "If we had put information out on this, it could be a busy day for us." For retailers that sell goods that usually aren't taxable, Saturday's tax-free holiday threatens to "siphon off" sales, said Mark Adrian Farber, owner of Mark Adrian Shoes in Gloucester. "We're not particularly looking forward to the tax holiday, because there's no tax on shoes anyway, and it's going to have the effect of...filtering people out from buying ordinarily tax-free products in favor of taxable products on that day," Adrian said. Saturday is usually the busiest day of the week for the Main Street shoe store, and Adrian said he'll be happy if he can make the usual number of sales this week but, he said, "I can't imagine people would be rushing in here." More foot traffic for other downtown retail businesses might help, he said, but "I don't expect people to use us as a destination store on that day." Department of Revenue spokesman Tim Connolly said the state has notified retailers through e-mail sent to tax professionals. Other than the personal-use certification, he said, there won't be any special forms to use. The department also issued a bulletin on how to deal with special circumstances, such as layaway purchases, coupons and taxes collected by mistake. "We've been in contact with the DOR, so we have all the personal-use forms," said Hurley. While the state is willing to take the loss for the day, the economic benefit is questionable, according to a retail consultant. Consumers tend to latch onto tax savings. But whether the holidays generate additional sales is unclear, and the red tape involved with the holiday can make it something of a headache for retailers. "It simply accelerates or delays purchases," Chicago-based retail consultant Diane Yetter said. "If you were not in the market for a big-screen TV, would you go out and buy one just because you could save 5 percent? It's probably more just shifting." Yetter said her clients, for whom she helps manage sales tax reporting, don't like the holidays because they aren't worth the hassle of reprogramming systems. She said the dollar-amount criteria in Massachusetts, instead of a list of specific items, might be easier to deal with, however. One drawback is that people buying items worth $1,000 or more will have to sign a statement promising that the purchase is for personal use, she said. Stores will have to keep those records for three years. "This is just one of many things that makes sales tax so confusing," said Jon Abolins, senior vice president of operations at Taxware, a Salem company that makes software to automatically calculate and remit taxes. Taxware's customers include Home Depot, Wal-Mart and other multistate businesses. "It is very gimmicky," Abolins said of the holiday. "This is a pretty cheap tax break to make for a state. People love to shop tax-free." The addition of Massachusetts to the list of states offering tax holidays was not enough to prompt any new software sales, Abolins said. The company will automatically update the software for its customers. * * * Information on provisions of the tax holiday, including the purchaser's personal-use certification form, are available online at www.dor.state.ma.us/
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BIG SISTERS: The Big Sister Association of Greater Boston seeks women older than 20 to become Big Sisters to girls between the ages of 7 and 15. An orientation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18 at noon at the Peabody office, 47-49 Central St. Call (978) 531-5405 or visit www.bigsisters.org. HABITAT HOUSE: Habitat for Humanity of the North Shore is currently renovating a house at 18 Crombie St. in Salem. Local families of four or five people with an income up to $33,000 may download an application at www.habitatforhumanity-northshore.com and send the completed forms to 215 Maple St., Lynn, MA 01904 by Aug. 30. SAVE LIVES: The local American Red Cross needs volunteer health and safety instructors to teach CPR, first aid, baby-sitting, and safety classes, which are held weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays at the Peabody office, 85 Lowell St. A commitment of six classes a year is ideal. An instructor's training course will begin in September. Call (978) 531-2280 for information. READING COACHES: SenorCare RSVP America Reads is looking for volunteers to coach children with reading both in school and after school in the Hamilton/Wenham area. Training will be provided and coaching will begin in the fall of the new school year. Call Joan at (978) 468-1193. HAVEN FROM HUNGER: The Haven from Hunger, 71 Wallis St., Peabody, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the distribution of groceries, and at 5 p.m. for dinner. All are welcome. Haven from Hunger is in need of the following food items: pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and jelly. Call (978) 531-1530. HELP STUDENTS: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry is in need of individuals willing to tutor high school students in math and English. The Pantry also seeks volunteers to help organize back-to-school items. Call (978) 927-1561. ANIMAL LOVERS: Peabody Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to spend two to four hours per week caring for homeless animals. No experience necessary; training will be provided. Morning and evening shifts are available Sunday through Saturday. Call (978) 531-7478. CARS NEEDED: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry, which offers many emergency services to local families in need, is looking for donations of vehicles. To donate a used car, call Cars Helping America at (866) 949-3668. DRIVERS NEEDED: The American Red Cross, located at 85 Lowell St. in Peabody, seeks volunteers to transport clients to and from medical appointments during business hours. Vehicle is provided; a current driver's license and clean driving record are required. Call (978) 531-2280. SENIOR SERVICES: Volunteers are needed at North Shore Elder Services, a Danvers-based organization that aims to make life easier for seniors in all North Shore communities. Those who wish can volunteer to visit and call, go food shopping, and/or provide transportation for a lonely senior citizen. Call (978) 750-4540, Ext. 288. HELP A CHILD: Due to a shortage of foster homes throughout the North Shore, children in need of help are sent to other communities, becoming separated from their schools, friends, family and other supports. To support a child in your community by becoming a foster parent, call (978) 825-3862 or (800) KIDS-508. HELP A NEIGHBOR: Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry seeks volunteers to pick up furniture donations and deliver them to needy families. Call (978) 927-1561. RED CROSS RECRUITS: The Greater Beverly Chapter of the America Red Cross seeks young adults ages 18 to 27 who are interested in becoming members of the NRPC-National Preparedness and Response Corps, a national young adult disaster response corps. Members receive an education award of $2,362 upon completion of the training program and a minimum of 900 hours of service. To apply, call (978) 922-2224. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: The Special Olympics Massachusetts is a rapidly growing organization, and the need for volunteers has greatly increased. It seeks people to help with mailing, phone calls, and other office work. Headquarters are located at 450 Maple St., Building 1, Danvers. Call (978) 774-1501, Ext. 221. MENTORS NEEDED: Children's Friend Mentoring Program is seeking volunteers for its mentoring program for children ages 7 to 14 in North Shore communities. Mentors and mentees spend about six hours per month together. Support for mentors is available. Call Sandi Fecteau at (978) 744-7905, Ext. 374 to register. VEHICLE DONATIONS: The Melanoma Education Foundation, a Peabody-based nonprofit that provides skin cancer education, is accepting vehicle donations. To donate a used vehicle or boat, call Cars Helping America at (866) 949-3668. MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS: The North Shore Children's Museum in Salem is seeking volunteers to share a hobby or talent, such as storytelling or craft making. Volunteers with administrative skills are also needed. Call Mary Sholds at (978) 741-1811. THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS: The Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help staff the Beverly Bootstraps thrift store at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean St. The thrift store provides clothing and household goods at low prices. Volunteers will sort clothing, price items and assist customers. The hours of the store are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (978) 927-1561. HOSPICE SUPPORT: VNA Care Hospice needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families. Training, supervision and support are provided. Call Nancy Barcelo at (888) 663-3688, Ext. 3471. More information is available at www.vnacarenetwork.org. MONEY MANAGEMENT: Volunteers are need to assist senior citizens with bill-paying. You would visit an elder's home once a month to help write out checks, balance their checkbook and reconcile bank statements. Call Joanne Hogan at (978) 750-4540, Ext. 288, or e-mail jhogan@nselder.org. DRIVERS NEEDED: Volunteer drivers are needed for the American Cancer Society's "Road to Recovery" program, a free service offered to cancer patients who need rides to their cancer treatments. Rides are provided Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients are asked to call in advance to arrange for rides. To become a Road to Recovery driver, or arrange for transportation, call (800) ACS-2345. MEALS ON WHEELS: Drivers are needed for the Meals on Wheels program in the communities of Beverly, Gloucester, Essex, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Rockport and Wenham. Call Jane Militello at (978) 281-1750 or (978) 927-1046. Drivers also needed for the Topsfield Council on Aging program; call Judy Tucker at (978) 887-1523. SHELTER VOLUNTEERS: The Inn Between and Inn Transition shelters are seeking volunteers for the following: * Help with homework for school-age children, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Volunteers' choice of days. * Transport excess donations once a month from the two shelters to another site where donations are accepted (Goodwill, Salvation Army). Vehicle required. Call Karen Hall at (978) 531-9775. PETLINK: North Shore PetLink is looking for volunteers in the North Shore and Cape Ann area to provide foster care for the pets of people in need of temporary assistance. Call Rita at (978) 927-0217, Ext. 208 or e-mail rlevin@chaos-inc.org. HELP FOR MARINES: The Marine For Life program acts to assist Marines leaving active duty as they transition back to civilian life. The Hometown Link for the Greater Boston area is Maj. Kevin Coughlin. For information, visit www.marineforlife.com or call Maj. Coughlin at (978) 360-5064 or e-mail boston@marineforlife.net. DONATIONS: CAB Health & Recovery Services, a drug and alcohol treatment agency, needs new, unopened toiletries for its women clients. Wish list includes sample-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, deodorants and others. Donations of new socks, underwear items, new or used bed linen (twin size), towels and comforter sets (adult and kids) are also needed. Call (800) 323-2224, Ext. 685, or e-mail info@cabhealth.org. ADULT TUTORS: North Shore Community College is seeking volunteer tutors for the Adult Learning Center, located at NSCC's Institute for Corporate Training and Technology, Route 62, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 121E, Beverly. Work with adult learners in GED preparatory classes. Help students to improve in reading, math, language arts and English as a secondary language. Orientation, training and support is provided. Call Irene at (978) 236-1226 or e-mail ichristk@northshore.edu. DRIVERS: SeniorCare RSVP is looking for volunteer drivers in the Beverly area to transport seniors to medical appointments in other communities. Call Elaine at (978) 927-1046. HOME SUPPLIES NEEDED: The Housing Assistance Program, a division of North Shore Community Action Programs in Peabody, is accepting donations of bedding and towels, kitchen utensils and dishes, and small furniture. These items will help local low-income families as they set up apartments. Donations should be in good condition and can be dropped off at 98 Main St., Peabody, between 9:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Call Lee at (978) 531-0767 with questions. COMPANION PROGRAM: The Beverly Council on Aging is looking for volunteers for its companion program. Volunteers would visit isolated Beverly senior citizens. Call Pat at (978) 921-6017. COMPUTER TUTORS: Salem CyberSpace, a community computer learning center in Salem, is looking for volunteer tutors for its after-school program for youths ages 11 to 14. Tutors are asked to commit at least two hours per week. The program runs from Tuesday to Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Call Juan Hernandez at (978) 771-3023 or e-mail jhernandez@salemcyberspace.org. HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS: Help for Abused Women and their Children (HAWC) is seeking volunteers for a 24-hour hotline service to help end family violence. Volunteers must complete 30 hours of training beginning in March on evenings and Saturdays. The hotline can be answered from the volunteer's home. Call Sara at (978) 744-8552. COMMITTEE MEMBERS SOUGHT: Beverly Coalition for Diversity (ABCD) is seeking new committee members to work on issues of tolerance, understanding differences and building community in the city of Beverly. ABCD is part of a statewide program sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League. Call Steve Hoy, ABCD chairman, at (978) 921-1335 or e-mail papawheelie50@juno.com.
DONATIONS: The Housing Assistance Program, a division of North Shore Community Action Program, is seeking donations of bedding, housewares, clothing and small furniture. These articles will assist local low-income families with their new apartments. Donations should be in good condition an may be dropped off from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 98 Main St., Peabody. Call Lee at (978) 531-0767. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Hospice of the North Shore in Danvers has volunteer opportunities in areas such as nursing-home visitation and bereavement. Nursing-home visitation offers an opportunity for volunteers to visit with hospice patients who live in local facilities. Bereavement volunteers are needed to provide ongoing support to patients and their families by staying in touch via telephone or visiting. Call Judy Soroko at (978) 774-7566 or e-mail jbsoroko@hns.org. INN BETWEEN: The Inn Between, 25 Holten St., and The Inn Transition, 42 Washington St., both in Peabody, currently have volunteer opportunities in the area of child care. Call (978) 531-9775 or (978) 532-2372. HELPLINE VOLUNTEERS: Substance Abuse Helpline seeks volunteers for 24-hour, seven day a week information and education phone service for people affected by alcoholism and substance abuse. The helpline provides training, supervision, flexible scheduling and is accessible by public transportation. Call (617) 536-0501, Ext. 201, or visit www.helpline-online.com. HOMELESS CHILDREN: Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to play with children living in homeless shelters in neighborhoods throughout Greater Boston. A two-hour weekly commitment for six months is required. Call (617) 287-1900, Ext. 306 or visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: MAB Community Services, formerly the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, is seeking volunteers to read and shop with blind neighbors and help them maintain their independence. Two or three hours per week needed, hours are flexible. Training and support provided. Call Donna Bailey, director of volunteer services, at (617) 972-9119 or (800) 852-3029. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in the following areas: * Drivers for Motor Corps, drive residents of Cape Ann to medical appointments in Boston, one day per month or one day per week. * General Office Assistant: duties include data entry, telephone, filing, and assisting with office projects. * Disaster Services: join the chapter's Disaster Action Team and/or work on the chapter's disaster plan and receive training in disaster services and responding to emergencies. * Public relations and special events, write press releases, newsletters and work on special events. * Web site: Keep the chapter's Web site current with events, photos and news. Call (978) 922-2224. * * * Good Causes appears Fridays in Arts & Leisure. If you know of a nonprofit cause worthy of consideration - whether a car wash, a blood drive, or a fund-raising dance - let us know. Mail submissions, which should include a phone number, to Good Causes, c/o Suzanne Brown, Essex County Newspapers, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, 01915, or e-mail to sbrown@ecnnews.com.
Former North Shore resident dives into starring roleBy Suzanne Brown Staff writer
Former Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School student Blanchard Ryan knows a few things about ocean swimming. The star of the new movie "Open Water" spent her childhood summers at Crane Beach in Ipswich and Singing Beach in Manchester. Last winter, the actress spent some time in Bahamian waters filming her most prominent leading role to date. Ryan, known as Susan by former classmates in Hamilton and at Andover High School, has strong ties to the area. Her aunt and uncle, Joan and Stephen Thompson live in Marblehead and she frequents Matty's for its "killer cocktails" when she visits. She has fond memories of going to the annual Beanpot hockey tournament and the Head of the Charles Regatta. "Open Water" tells the story of a couple abandoned by their dive boat miles from land. Instead of scripts, Ryan and her costar Daniel Travis were given extensive scuba diving lessons and wetsuits. The director then dropped them into the real ocean with very real sharks, filming the movie in a style similar to "Blair Witch Project." The result is 80 minutes of tense terror. Ryan talked with us recently about her experience and her brush with a barracuda. How much did you know about the part in "Open Water" before you auditioned? I knew quite a bit. Chris and Laura (Kentis and Lau, the director and producer respectively) didn't want to meet an actress they loved to find out she wasn't comfortable in the water. My agent really pushed me to meet with them. It's all improv. There is no script to read. Afterward, I couldn't stop thinking about the meeting. I loved talking with Chris and Laura and going to the Bahamas in winter was also appealing. I was afraid to go in the water with sharks, but I was also afraid to take off my clothes. (Blanchard has a full frontal nude scene in the movie.) Was there any hesitation about getting into the water with the sharks? There was. I didn't know if I could do it. And until you're standing near the edge of the boat, you don't know how scared you'll be. But I wanted it so bad. Did you have any diving experience before this role? I was already a certified SCUBA diver. But Chris and Laura paid for us to have an amazing certification course. I'm a pretty good little diver now. My instructor told me I didn't have to outswim the shark. I had to outswim my dive buddy. What's your favorite scary movie? Probably "Jaws." I hate to say it, but it is such a brilliant film. I really liked "28 Days Later," too. It scared the bejeezus out of me. You got bit on the hand by a barracuda during filming. Do you have a scar? I do and I am very proud of it. It stung. Their teeth are so sharp. What is most surprising about the popularity/acclaim for "Open Water"? We always knew we were doing something we were really proud of. We are just surprised that people care. It was just the four of us down there. To have others interested in the story has been amazing. It is hard when you feel misunderstood. Some people have characterized the movie as careless or a stunt. The sharks are only in the movie for about 60 to 70 seconds. It's not about them. What are your impressions of the North Shore? I think it's a great place to grow up. Boston is very cosmopolitan and a little safer, at least it was when I lived there, than New York. Were you involved in any local productions when you lived in the area? I wasn't acting then at all. I sang in choir and played in orchestra. I liked performing, but was involved more on the music side than the acting side. Is this role your first lead? It's the first time I was the lead in any film I have done that was purchased and distributed. I've had leading roles before but nobody ever saw them. If you weren't an actress, what would you do? I'd probably be a teacher. I still may be one day. My mom was a teacher and she found it so satisfying.
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